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Pongalo Pongal! Tamil harvest festival marked around the world Tamil Guardian
Pongal / Makara Sankranti - the traditional Indian harvest festival is a four-day long festival and is celebrated during mid-January marking from January 15, 2024 to January 18, 2024.
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The complete guide to Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Like another festival, Pongal is known as Uttarayan Punyakalam, which holds special significance in Hindu mythology and is exceptionally pious. History of Pongal . Pongal is an old festival in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. If this festival's history is to be calculated, it can be considered from the Sangam age, i.e., around 200 BCE to.
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A traditional and incredibly fun game from Tamil Nadu, it resembles the game of smashing a piñata. In this case, however, a beautifully decorated earthen pot is hung high in the air, and people have to smash it with a stick or pole. To make matters harder, participants are blindfolded. The perfect activity for all of those, who would like to.
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In urban pockets, the most popular Pongal game is uri adithal , which involves players breaking a pot that is suspended at a certain height, blindfolded. "It's similar to dahi handi played.
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Pongal (Sankaranthi), a joyous harvest festival of Tamil Nadu and other states
The second day of Pongal: Thai Pongal or Surya Pongal - January 15, 2023. Thai pongal is considered the main day of the Pongal festival. This day is dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) whose benevolence and energy enable life on earth. Thanks to the grace of the Sun God, a good harvest is possible. People wake up early, take a bath, and decorate.
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Etymology Thai Pongal is a portmanteau of two words: Thai (Tamil: 'தை') referring to the tenth month of the Tamil calendar and Pongal (from pongu) meaning "boiling over" or "overflow." Pongal also refers to a sweet dish of rice boiled in milk and jaggery that is ritually prepared and consumed on the day. [8] History
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Uri Adithal Uri Adithal, is a funny and popular sport in various regions of Tamil Nadu, where a person is blindfolded and asked to smash the pot held high. Silambattam Silambattam is one of the martial arts of Tamil Nadu that is played as part of Pongal celebrations. Rope Pulling (Tug of War)
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Jallikattu (a game involving bulls), vazhukku maram (slippery pole), mallar kambam (a mix of gymnastics and yoga), Uri Adithal (breaking a hanging mud pot, blindfolded), and Kabaddi (a team sport). Pongal Mela or fairs exhibit and sell sarees, ethnic jewellery, handicrafts, and pottery.
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பொங்கல் ( Pongal) என்பது தமிழர்களால் சிறப்பாகக் கொண்டாடப்படும் ஓர் அறுவடைப் பண்டிகை ஆகும். [1] இந்த விழா தென்னிந்தியா, இலங்கை, மலேசியா, சிங்கப்பூர், ஐரோப்பிய நாடுகள், வட அமெரிக்கா, தென் ஆப்பிரிக்கா, மொரிசியசு என தமிழர் வாழும் அனைத்து நாடுகளிலும் கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது.
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Happy Pongal 2020 All You Need to Know About the Tamil Harvest Festival Photogallery
Pongal 2024: Pongal is a harvest festival observed in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala in southern India. The celebration heralds the end of the winter season and the start.
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Pongal 2023 Dates, History, Major Attractions Adotrip
January 9, 2023 DOWNLOAD RUSH Pongal is one of the most popular festivals in South India, and it's celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm. One of the highlights of the festival are the pongal games that are played. Looking for a list of games played during pongal? Read on! Traditional Games During Pongal
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Pongal celebrations kicks off across Tamil Nadu The New Indian Express
Pongal is another harvest festival of India like Onam. Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, generally in the second week of January. In many parts of India, the day is celebrated as "Makar Sankranti". Pongal celebrations. The word "Pongal" literally means "spilling over". It is an elaborate festival celebrated over 4 days.
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Pongal festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu YouTube
During Pongal Festival, lots of traditional games are conducted in village. Here are some of the traditional games are listed below. Story first published: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 12:21 [IST]
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Tamilians festival " Pongal " Celebrated at T. Nagar HPO, Tamilnadu SA POST
3. பூப்பறிக்க வருகிறோம்: நபர்கள்: 10 பேர் அல்லது அதற்கு மேல் சமமாக இரு குழுக்களாக பிரிக்கும் அளவுக்கான நபர்கள்.
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Tamilians come together to celebrate Pongal DesiMag
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated in the Thai month, which usually falls between January and February. This four-day festival is done after a good harvest of crops such as rice, turmeric, or sugar, to show their appreciation and devotion to the Sun God. As you've probably guessed, Pongal is an ancient festival and.
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13 Photos that Show How Pongal is Celebrated in Tamil Nadu Pongal festival in tamil, Pongal
1. Mahabalipuram: Coastal Heritage and Pongal Bliss Our journey begins in Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled along the Coromandel Coast. The Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance provide a spectacular backdrop for Pongal celebrations.